What is an antique dealer and how to become one

Key steps to become an antique dealer

1. Explore antique dealer education requirements

   Most common antique dealer degrees

   Bachelor's

   54.1 %

   Associate

   20.0 %

   High School Diploma

   9.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific antique dealer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	73.17%
   RAN	15.08%
   E-Bay	11.75%

3. Complete relevant antique dealer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New antique dealers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an antique dealer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real antique dealer resumes.

4. Research antique dealer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage payroll, scheduling, reports, email, inventory, and maintain clientele book and records.
   • Perform varied management tasks including human resources and financial controls.
   • Collect dues and PAC contributions.
   • Check FOH work area before service begins in order to monitor table setup, condition of plates, glassware and silverware.

5. Apply for antique dealer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an antique dealer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams